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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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